Women’s volleyball: Lions win

Vanguard University swept visiting Hope International, 30-20,

30-19, 31-29, in a Golden State Athletic women’s volleyball match

Thursday.

The Lions (5-21, 2-14 in GSAC) trailed, 11-6, early in game one, but

went on a 14-3 run to take the lead for good.

In the second game, Vanguard jumped to a 13-6 lead before Jeslin Olson

ended the game on a solo block.

Hope International came on strong in game three, taking a 29-26 lead.

Sonrisa Peace, Debby Baeder and Megan Godfrey had consecutive kills to

tie the score, 29-29. Vanguard senior Becki Huddle tapped the ball over

the net before her opponents could get to it to give the Lions the lead.

Hope International (3-21, 1-15) made an error to end the match.

Carly Birkhauser led the Lions with seven kills and 10 digs. Freshman

setter Lacey Roberts contributed with a game-high 18 assists.